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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

LU04 BOWMOT history

LU04 BOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 100,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LU04 BOW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,814 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU04 BOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU04 BOW was last recorded at 100,814 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,420 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,394 miles
Average per year
8,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,814 miles
  • 2024 – 98,420 miles
  • 2023 – 87,302 miles
  • 2022 – 81,885 miles
  • 2021 – 75,665 miles
  • 2020 – 62,749 miles
  • 2019 – 51,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,814 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,814 miles (+2,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,814 miles
    Test number
    354158806556
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,420 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,420 miles
    Test number
    953644548545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,230 miles (+10,928)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    486774946515
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass87,302 miles (+5,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    351186888970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,885 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,885 miles
    Test number
    461893340068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,665 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    250767012316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,542 miles (+12,793)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,542 miles
    Test number
    571241705730
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass62,749 miles (+11,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    630273462632
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    368042147946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU04 BOW

Does LU04 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU04 BOW is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU04 BOW?
The MOT on LU04 BOW is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU04 BOW done?
LU04 BOW was recorded at 100,814 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 8,257 miles a year.
Has LU04 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU04 BOW has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LU04 BOW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LU04 BOW find?
LU04 BOW passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside..

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